Outdoor Theatre from The Three Inch Fools

What’s on

The Library runs events throughout the year: exhibitions from the collection, events connected to the collections and music and social events to raise funds for running costs and special projects. Find all the dates for your diary and a downloadable copy of our Footnotes newsletter here . Tickets and information: 01764 652819
info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk or book online via the Events section in the shop.

EVENTS PROGRAMME POSTPONED: we are very sorry to announce that events in up to October have been cancelled and we hope to rearrange these for another time. At present, we plan to hold all events that are programmed after this.

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Dates for your diary

Sat 7th Nov
at 7pm		Nunkie Theatre presents: MR James’ Casting the RunesTickets £20
Date tbcThe Innerpeffray LectureTickets £15
Sun 6th Dec
3pm		Carols for InnerpeffrayTickets £10

Exhibitions 2020

A Royal Progress – Kings and Queens through the ages      from Arabella Drummond who married Robert III of Scotland to the visit of Queen Victoria, we look at Scotland’s royal family through connections to Strathearn, books and especially pictures in the Innerpeffray collection.

Extreme Weather—floods, volcanoes and earthquakes     enjoy the many descriptions of Noah’s ark as well as other great  deluges and disasters in history.

Beside the Bard – Shakespeare connections at Innerpeffray    delve into some drama as we display source material for Macbeth, and other contemporary connections to the great playwright.

Anniversaries and Celebrations in 2020

The Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320, 700 years ago this year, and we will be displaying a lovely facsimile of the document in a volume donated last year.

James Hogg 250 It is also the 250th birthday of poet, novelist and collector of traditional songs and stories, James Hogg—we are taking this opportunity to display first editions from the Scottish Collection of the varied works of the Ettrick Shepherd and using this theme for the Opening Dinner.

And… happy birthday Innerpeffray!  It is 340 years since the Library was founded in 1680.  Expect some  special features to celebrate.

Bookings for all events can be made at the Library by phone or email.

Private Events

If you would like to hold a private event at the Library please do get in touch.  We are delighted to hold book launches, weddings, birthday treats and private tours outwith opening hours.